This study examines the relationship between Islamophobia and the issue of Communism in contemporary Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative approach, collecting data from mass media, social media, and literature reviews. The analysis is conducted using a philosophical lens. The study finds that government policies seen as opposing Islamism are perceived as Islamophobic. This trend is attributed to the government's and the winning party's proximity to China, particularly the Chinese Communist Party, leading to legal chaos and efforts to reduce the influence of Pancasila (the Five Principles). This situation presents a classic contestation between Islamism and Communism in Indonesia's socio-political realm. Islamophobia manifests in negative imagery of Islam, Arabic, and Islamic politics. Islamic groups respond by strengthening Islamism under the pretext of defending state ideology. The research implications include insights into how Islamophobia develops and is maintained in Indonesia, the impact on interreligious and interfaith relations, and the need for better public policies to promote tolerance and social justice. The study also highlights the global relevance of these findings, providing valuable insights into the global spread of Islamophobia and the stigma against communism. The research offers valuable insights into the political dynamics of contemporary Indonesia, revealing how certain narratives and ideologies are used and perpetuated for political purposes.This study examines the relationship between Islamophobia and the issue of Communism in contemporary Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative approach, collecting data from mass media, social media, and literature reviews. The analysis is conducted using a philosophical lens. The study finds that government policies seen as opposing Islamism are perceived as Islamophobic. This trend is attributed to the government's and the winning party's proximity to China, particularly the Chinese Communist Party, leading to legal chaos and efforts to reduce the influence of Pancasila (the Five Principles). This situation presents a classic contestation between Islamism and Communism in Indonesia's socio-political realm. Islamophobia manifests in negative imagery of Islam, Arabic, and Islamic politics. Islamic groups respond by strengthening Islamism under the pretext of defending state ideology. The research implications include insights into how Islamophobia develops and is maintained in Indonesia, the impact on interreligious and interfaith relations, and the need for better public policies to promote tolerance and social justice. The study also highlights the global relevance of these findings, providing valuable insights into the global spread of Islamophobia and the stigma against communism. The research offers valuable insights into the political dynamics of contemporary Indonesia, revealing how certain narratives and ideologies are used and perpetuated for political purposes.